text: Exam 70-561: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application DevelopmentPublished:August 04, 2008Language(s):English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified)Audience(s):DevelopersTechnology:Microsoft Visual Studio 2008Type:Proctored ExamHow To Get It: Schedule your exam through the following exam provider: Take examShow all itemsHide all itemsOverview Preparing for an ExamThis exam is scheduled to retire July 31, 2013.View information about exam retirementsThe Microsoft Certification website and this preparation guide contain a variety of resources to help you prepare for an exam. Preparing for and Taking an Exam — FAQ provides answers to frequently asked questions about exam registration ,preparation ,scoring ,and policies , including:The most effective way to prepare to take an exam.The relationship between Microsoft training materials and exam content.Microsoft policy concerning the incorporation of service pack and revision updates into exam content.Exam question types and formats.Exam time limits and number of questions asked.We recommend that you review this preparation guide in its entirety and familiarize yourself with the FAQs and resources on the Microsoft Certification website before you schedule your exam. Exam Topics CoveredCandidates for this exam use Microsoft Visual Studio to develop data-access portions of applications. Candidates should have a minimum of two to three years of experience developing Web, Windows, or distributed applications by using the Microsoft .NET Framework. Questions that contain code will be presented in either VB or C#. Candidates can select one of these languages when they start the exam. Audience ProfileCandidates for this exam use Microsoft Visual Studio to develop data-access portions of applications. Candidates should have a minimum of two to three years of experience developing Web, Windows, or distributed applications by using the Microsoft .NET Framework. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of relational database concepts and should have a minimum of one to two years of experience using Microsoft SQL Server and other relational database management systems, such as Oracle, DB2, and MySQL. In addition, candidates should have a good grasp of the following:Structured Query Language (SQL)Stored proceduresData-bound controls Credit Toward CertificationExam 70-561: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET ApplicationsMicrosoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD): Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5 Note This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are presented. Please use this preparation guide to prepare for the exam, regardless of its format. Skills Measured Skills Being MeasuredThis exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below.The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam.The higher the percentage, the more questions you are likely to see on that content area on the exam.The information after "This objective may include but is not limited to" is intended to further define or scope the objective by describing the types of skills and topics that may be tested for the objective. However, it is not an exhaustive list of skills and topics that could be included on the exam for a given skill area. You may be tested on other skills and topics related to the objective that are not explicitly listed here. Connecting to Data Sources (12 percent)Manage connection strings. May include but is not limited to: using the ConnectionStringBuilder; leveraging the ConfigurationManager; protecting the connection string; using Security Support Provider Interface (SSPI) or SQL Server authentication; correctly addressing the SQL Server instance; managing "User Instance" and AttachDBfilename Manage connection objects. May include but is not limited to: managing connection state, managing connection pool; implementing persistent data connections; implementing Multiple Active Result Sets (MARS); encrypting and decrypting dataWork with data providers. May include but is not limited to: limitations, behaviors, performance, installation issues, deployment issues; ODBC, Microsoft OLE DB, SqlClient, managed providers, third-party providers, native providersConnect to a data source by using a generic data access interface. May include but is not limited to: System.Data.Common namespace classesHandle and diagnose database connection exceptions. May include but is not limited to: implementing try/catch handlersSelecting and Querying Data (22 percent)Build command objects. May include but is not limited to: building Parameters collections; using input and output parameters and return values; selecting an appropriate CommandType action; selecting an appropriate Execute method; using the CommandBuilder class; choosing appropriate CommandBehaviorQuery data from data sources. May include but is not limited to: writing queries to solve assigned problems; implementing data paging; sorting, filtering, and aggregating dataRetrieve data source data by using the DataReader. May include but is not limited to: retrieving data from SELECT statements; retrieving data from stored procedures; working with multiple result setsManage data by using the DataAdapter or the TableAdapter. May include but is not limited to: retrieving data from SELECT statements; retrieving data from stored procedures; working with multiple result sets; working with JOIN products; creating updatable DataAdapters and TableAdapters; modifying TableAdapter Fill methodsExecute an asynchronous query. May include but is not limited to: handling asynchronous eventsHandle special data types. May include but is not limited to: Binary Large Objects (BLOBs); Filestream, Spatial, Table Value ParametersQuery data sources by using LINQ. May include but is not limited to: extended method; CLR delegate; lambda expressions; classes of the System.LINQ.Expressions namespaceManage exceptions when selecting data. May include but is not limited to: identifying and resolving syntax errors; security exceptionsModifying Data (24 percent)Manage transactions. May include but is not limited to: selecting an appropriate transaction isolation level; participating in local transactions; participating in distributed transactions; using declarative transactionsManage data integrity. May include but is not limited to: cascading updates or cascading deletes; auto number management; server-generated value management; client-side data validation; business rules, constraints Update data. May include but is not limited to: update data by using stored procedures; update dataSets to data source; managing concurrencyManage exceptions when modifying data. May include but is not limited to: resolve exceptions from data integrity, constraint, or referential integrity violations; data locking conflicts; data collision issuesTransform data by using LINQ. May include but is not limited to: aggregation operators; JOIN operator, QUERY operator, LIKE, etc.Synchronizing Data (15 percent)Monitor event notifications. May include but is not limited to: implement notifications by using SqlDependency or SqlNotificationRequestCache data. May include but is not limited to: SqlCacheDependency, Local Data CacheManage update conflicts between online data and offline data. Partition data for synchronization. Implement Synchronization Services. May include but is not limited to: SyncAgent, SyncTable, ClientSyncProvider, ServerSyncProvider, SyncAdapterWorking with Disconnected Data (16 percent)Manage occasionally connected data. Programmatically create data objects. May include but is not limited to: DataTable; DataSetWork with untyped DataSets and DataTables. May include but is not limited to: populating a DataSet or DataTableExpose a DataTableReader from a DataTable or from a DataSet.Work with strongly typed DataSets and DataTables.Object Relational Mapping by Using the Entity Framework (11 percent)Define and implement an Entity Data Model. May include but is not limited to: mapping schemas and storage metadata; EDM GeneratorQuery data by using Object Services. May include but is not limited to: querying data as objects and shaping results; working with objects; managing the Object Context; customizing objectsMap data by using the Entity SQL Language. May include but is not limited to: manually define mapping files; execute an Entity SQL Query by using EntityCommandAccess entity data by using the EntityClient Provider. May include but is not limited to: managing EntityConnection; creating EntityCommand; executing a query by using EntityDataReader; managing EntityTransaction Preparation Materials Preparation Tools and ResourcesTo help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the "Skills Measured" tab. Learning Plans and Classroom Training LP561A: Learning Plan for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development (1 Forms)6464A: Visual Studio 2008: ADO.NET 3.5 (2 Days) Microsoft E-Learning 6464AE: Visual Studio 2008: ADO.NET 3.5 (20 Hours) Microsoft Press Books MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-561): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - ADO.NET Practice Tests MeasureUp(Measureup.com)Self Test Software(Selftestsoftware.com) Microsoft Online ResourcesMicrosoft Visual Studio 2008 – Learning Portal: Find special offers and information on related training and certification. Data Platform Developer Center: Visit the Web site for detailed technology information.Microsoft Learning Community: Join newsgroups and visit community forums to connect with your peers for suggestions on training resources and advice on your certification path and studies. TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to instructions, best practices, downloads, technical resources, newsgroups, and chats.MSDN: Designed for developers, the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) features code samples, technical articles, downloads, newsgroups, and chats. CommunityHave Questions? For advice about training and certification, connect with peers: Visit the training and certification forum For questions about a specific certification, chat with a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP): Visit our MCP newsgroups To find out about recommended blogs, Web sites, and upcoming Live Meetings on popular topics, visit our community site: Visit the Microsoft Learning community Exam index Related CoursesMore Courses >>Related Learning Plans Related Learning Plans Learning Plan for developing applications by using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and ADO.NET (Exam 70-561) More Learning Plans >> << Collapse Related ServicesE-Reference Libraries


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